The Psychology of a Distributor: The Dream Enhancer
In global trade, distributors often operate behind the scenes, but their efforts are indispensable when it comes to entering international markets. While much of the spotlight goes to product innovation and brand positioning, distributors take on the complex, creative work of making someone else’s vision succeed in a new market. They don’t invent; they interpret. […]
Why the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Could Cost You Thousands
Just as international markets begin to recover from Trump’s Liberation Day Tariff saga, another disruptive policy is looming – one with serious implications for globally mobile professionals, international businesses, and the advisors who support them. On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) by a single […]
How did the Trump administration calculate its Liberation Day tariffs?
On 2 April, the Trump administration unveiled its long-promised “Liberation Day” tariffs. These new tariffs, which the White House has badged as “reciprocal” tariffs apply to 180 countries – almost every trading partner the United States has. President Trump justified the tariffs by claiming that the US has been “looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by […]
Navigating Global Trade in 2025: Trends MSMEs Must Watch Closely
2025 has barely begun, and yet the global trade landscape is already shifting dramatically. From Washington to Beijing, foreign policies are changing, alliances are being tested, and industries are bracing for impact. For MSMEs looking to expand internationally, these shifts present both risks and opportunities. New tariffs, trade barriers, and tensions between allies could make […]
Trump’s Return to Power: Implications for Global Trade in 2025
As the world’s largest economy and a dominant force in global trade, the United States is once again at the center of global attention following Donald Trump’s return to power. Within his first week back in office, President Trump signed 45 Executive Orders—several of which have important implications for international trade and economic policy. Whether […]
What’s at Stake for Global Trade in the 2024 U.S. Election?
The upcoming U.S. election isn’t just a simple domestic issue; it could have wide-ranging effects on world trade. Rules on international economic relations, particularly with large players like China and the EU, as well as key trading partners such as Australia, could be dictated by policy from Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. Donald Trump: Will […]
Why Expanding Into International Markets Is Not a Crazy Idea (Part 1)
Is the World Really Your Oyster? Stock market volatility, plummeting oil prices, China’s economy in crisis. The international stage is a pretty scary place these days, and businesses frequently perceive international markets as faraway, risky and full of unknowns. Why expand internationally? It’s not just that international markets are foreign and scary, they can also […]
